Historic New England

Catholic church, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29414-A

The image depicts a small Catholic church in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. The church has a simple wooden facade with a triangular pediment above the entrance and a cross at the top of the gable. Bare trees are visible in the background.

Date: 1890-1929

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 388922

Ref. Code: PC029.001.007.003.29414-A

Town Hall, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29415-A

The image shows the Town Hall in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. It is a two-story building with several windows and a prominent entrance. The surrounding area includes trees, a utility pole, and a rail line in the foreground.

Date: 1913

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 388923

Ref. Code: PC029.001.003.006.29415-A

Silhouette of Dr. William Workman of Shrewsbury and Worcester, 29416-A

This image features a framed silhouette of Dr. William Workman from Shrewsbury and Worcester. The silhouette presents a side profile of him, capturing the contour of the head and upper torso against a plain background.

Date: 1890-1929

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 388924

Ref. Code: PC029.001.002.001.29416-A

Louis Loring's house, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29417-A

The image depicts a house identified as Louis Loring's house in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. It is a two-story building with a gabled roof and a wraparound porch. The property is surrounded by trees and hedges, and a dirt road runs along the foreground with utility poles visible near the house.

Date: 1910-10-24

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 388925

Ref. Code: PC029.001.001.006.29417-A

Dr. Homer Gage's house, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29418-A

The image depicts Dr. Homer Gage's house in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. The house is a multi-story structure with white siding and dark shutters. In front of the house, there are trees and a small seating area with chairs and a table on the lawn. An arched trellis is positioned near the house.

Date: 1890-1929

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 388926

Ref. Code: PC029.001.001.006.29418-A

Horse and buggy, 29419-A

The image depicts a horse harnessed to a buggy situated next to a building. The buggy has two large spoked wheels and a seat for passengers. Behind the horse and buggy, there are several bare trees and a large building with multiple windows and shutters. The ground is covered with a light layer of s...

Date: 1890-1929

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 388927

Ref. Code: PC029.001.011.29419-A

Parish house entrance, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29420-A

The image shows the entrance of a parish house located in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. It features double doors framed by two classical columns on either side, supporting a triangular pediment above. The building has horizontal siding, and there are windows visible on either side of the entrance. Bush...

Date: 1890-1929

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 388928

Ref. Code: PC029.001.007.003.29420-A

Pease Tavern, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29421-A

The image depicts Pease Tavern in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. It shows a two-story wooden building with a gabled roof and multiple windows. The grounds surrounding the tavern include some trees and shrubs, with utility wires visible above the structure.

Date: 1890-1929

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 388929

Ref. Code: PC029.001.004.003.29421-A

Landscape - Haynes and Ward (Farms?), 29422-A

The image depicts a rural landscape with open fields, scattered rocks, and several trees. In the background, there are buildings that appear to be houses or farm structures, likely associated with Haynes and Ward. A few animals can be seen grazing in the fields.

Date: 1913

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 388930

Ref. Code: PC029.001.009.007.29422-A

The Chase Business Block, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29423-A

The image depicts the Chase Business Block located in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. It is a two-story building with a tree partially obscuring part of the structure. Visible on the ground floor are shop windows with signage displaying "Dunn Bros." Above the ground floor, there is an open balcony runnin...

Date: 1916-10-21

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 388931

Ref. Code: PC029.001.004.003.29423-A

Panoramic view of Shrewsbury and farms, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29424-A

The image shows a panoramic view of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, featuring a rural landscape with scattered houses and buildings amidst farmlands. Stone walls divide sections of the fields, and trees dot the landscape.

Date: 1890-1929

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 388932

Ref. Code: PC029.001.009.004.29424-A

Water tank, Standpipe Municipal Water Works, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29425-A

The image depicts a large cylindrical water tank surrounded by a rocky terrain with sparse vegetation. This tank is part of the Municipal Water Works in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts.

Date: 1890-1929

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 388933

Ref. Code: PC029.001.003.006.29425-A

Harlow road, from East Main Street, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29426-A

The image features Harlow Road as seen from East Main Street in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. A dirt road intersects with a paved street, bordered by a stone retaining wall. A fire hydrant is visible on the left, and several trees and small structures are present in the background. A sign marking "Harl...

Date: 1918

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 388934

Ref. Code: PC029.001.001.006.29426-A

Men outside post office in the center of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29427-A

The image shows a street view in the center of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. On the left, there is a two-story building labeled as the "Shrewsbury Post Office," with several people standing outside. To the right is another building with a storefront, and further back, a building with a prominent bell t...

Date: 1910-05-30

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 388935

Ref. Code: PC029.001.003.006.29427-A

"Arcade" tavern, Turnpike Road, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29428-A

The image shows the Old Arcade tavern, located on Turnpike Road in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. The structure features multiple windows with shutters and two main entrances with small porticos above them. There are a few leafless trees surrounding the building.

Date: 1890-1929

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 388936

Ref. Code: PC029.001.004.003.29428-A

Judge, court officers, and members of the first jury, Superior Court, December sitting, Worcester, Massachusetts, 29429-A

This image depicts a collection of pen and ink portraits featuring the judge, court officers, and members of the first jury from the December sitting of the Superior Court in Worcester, Massachusetts. The arrangement shows individual male figures in profile and frontal views, with names or titles no...

Date: 1890-1929

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 388937

Ref. Code: PC029.001.002.002.29429-A

Sumner House and Soldiers' monument, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29430-A

The image shows the Sumner House and Soldiers' monument in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. The house is a multi-story building with several windows and a prominent chimney. The Soldiers' monument is a tall obelisk-style structure, surrounded by trees and set within a fenced area. A street and signpost ar...

Date: 1916

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 388938

Ref. Code: PC029.001.001.006.29430-A

Holland cabbage patches, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29431-A

The image depicts a large field of cabbage plants in neatly arranged rows in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. In the background, there are several trees and bushes lining the horizon.

Date: 1918

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 388939

Ref. Code: PC029.001.003.006.29431-A

F. Holden's children, 29432-A

The image features the four children of a man named F. Holden posed in front of a large wooden door. One child is standing to the left wearing a hat and coat and holding onto a wicker baby carriage with two infants inside. Another child is standing to the right with a large bow in her hair.

Date: 1890-1929

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 388940

Ref. Code: PC029.001.002.001.29432-A

Panoramic view of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29433-A

The image shows a panoramic view of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there are open fields with stone walls and sparse vegetation. In the background, the town is visible with clusters of houses and trees scattered throughout the landscape.

Date: 1890-1929

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 388941

Ref. Code: PC029.001.009.004.29433-A

Howard Shepard's apple orchard, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29434-A

The image shows an apple orchard in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, belonging to Howard Shepard. The foreground features a stone wall and several apple trees are seen behind the wall with blossoms on their branches.

Date: 1916

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 388942

Ref. Code: PC029.001.009.004.29434-A

View on East Main Street, looking east, showing sidewalk and street near corner of Holman Street and Main Street, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29435-A

The image shows a view along East Main Street, looking east, near the intersection with Holman Street in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. A sidewalk runs parallel to the street, lined with mature trees on a grassy area. The street itself is visible to the right of the trees.

Date: 1915

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 388943

Ref. Code: PC029.001.009.004.29435-A

Mr. Stone's house, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29436-A

The image depicts Mr. Stone's house located in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. The house is partially visible behind a line of trees and a white picket fence. Several tall trees surround the property and there is a sidewalk in front of the fence.

Date: 1890-1929

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 388944

Ref. Code: PC029.001.001.006.29436-A

Old high school, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29437-A

The image shows an old high school building in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. The structure is a two-story building with a steep, multi-gabled roof. There are several leafless trees in front of the building and a lamppost is visible near the entrance walkway.

Date: 1890-1929

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 388945

Ref. Code: PC029.001.006.001.29437-A

West Main Street, looking east, opposite Dr. Gage's house, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29438-A

The image depicts West Main Street in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, looking east. A dirt road is flanked by a row of mature trees on either side. A stone wall is visible on the left side of the road. A utility pole stands on the right side of the image.

Date: 1890-1929

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 388946

Ref. Code: PC029.001.009.004.29438-A

Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29439-A

The image shows a view of a tree-lined street, identified as Maple Avenue in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. On the right side of the image, a house is visible, partially obscured by trees. The road stretches into the distance, bordered by tall trees on both sides.

Date: 1890-1929

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 388947

Ref. Code: PC029.001.009.004.29439-A

Dr. Gage's farmhouse, West Main Street, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29440-A

The image shows Dr. Gage's farmhouse located on West Main Street in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. The house is a large, two-story structure with a gabled roof and a symmetrical facade. It has multiple windows with shutters and a covered porch. The property is bordered by a stone wall and tall trees are...

Date: 1890-1929

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 388948

Ref. Code: PC029.001.001.006.29440-A

Electric light building, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29441-A

The image shows a small brick building identified as the Electric Light Building in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. The structure has a hip roof, two windows with grilles, and a pair of doors at the front. It is situated on a grassy area with trees in the background and a utility pole visible to the left...

Date: 1914

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 388949

Ref. Code: PC029.001.003.006.29441-A

Group portrait of unidentified workers, either construction or masonry workers, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29442-A

This image features a group portrait of unidentified workers, likely involved in construction or masonry, in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. The men are dressed in work clothes, such as overalls and hats, and are posed in front of large stone blocks.

Date: 1890-1929

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 388950

Ref. Code: PC029.001.003.006.29442-A

Unidentified house, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29443-A

The image depicts an unidentified house in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. It features a two-story wooden house with several windows and a porch. There are three people visible in the front yard; two seated women and one standing man. A large tree and some shrubs are present near the house.

Date: 1890-1929

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 388951

Ref. Code: PC029.001.001.006.29443-A

Candlestick

1-5a) Circular bottom with incised line decoration, over cavetto molding surmounted by uneven gadrooning, ring turned neck surmounted by bulbous circular socket. 1-5b) Hurricane adapter: bobeche with uneven gadrooning. 1-3c) Shades: tulip-shaped blown colorless glass with cylindrical neck fitting on...

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: incising, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 6317

Accession Number: 1971.1224.3A-C

Candlestick

1-5a) Circular bottom with incised line decoration, over cavetto molding surmounted by uneven gadrooning, ring turned neck surmounted by bulbous circular socket. 1-5b) Hurricane adapter: bobeche with uneven gadrooning. 1-3c) Shades: tulip-shaped blown colorless glass with cylindrical neck fitting on...

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: incising, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 6318

Accession Number: 1971.1224.4AB

Candlestick

Candlestick with circular bottom (a) with incised line decoration, over cavetto molding surmounted by uneven gadrooning, ring turned neck surmounted by bulbous circular socket.Hurricane adapter (b): bobeche with uneven gadrooning. Shades (c) tulip-shaped blown colorless glass with cylindrical neck f...

Date: 1800-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: incising, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 6319

Accession Number: 1971.1224.5A-C

Candle Arm with Bracket

Candle arm "branch" shaped with oak and acorn cast pattern; foliage socket with scalloped bobeche; rectangular foliage bracket; painted black.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 6320

Accession Number: 1971.1225AB

Peg Lamp

Colorless mold-blown, bulbous form with fluted lower section and cylindrical peg top; small circular opening at top, unpolished pontil.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blow molding

GUSN: 6321

Accession Number: 1971.1226

Candlestick

Square shallow drip pan with stamped vine pattern; stepped candle socket; socket body tankard-shaped, decorated with vine pattern; handle soldered and screwed to bottom; handle curves out and around drip pan, terminating in modified spearhead; four applied curved and pointed feet.

Date: 1900-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 6322

Accession Number: 1971.1227

Candlestick

Central long cylindrical socket; oblong handle with cut-out to hang on nail or hook; rectangular matchbox holder; all resting on slightly dished round drip pan or saucer base.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 6323

Accession Number: 1971.1228

Lamp

Long cylindrical stem set on round base, lower section of a lamp.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 6324

Accession Number: 1971.1229

Kerosene Lamp

Circular green painted tin font; brass burner supports bulbed colorless glass chimney which tapers in then flares out to a beaded rim.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material), stamping (forming), tin (metal)

GUSN: 6325

Accession Number: 1971.1230AB

Document Box

Simple straight-sided rectangular body with hinged lid and latch; oval wire handle on top.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), tinning

GUSN: 6326

Accession Number: 1971.1231

Candle Box

Cylindrical body with a cut-out hinged lid and two applied hanging tabs.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 6327

Accession Number: 1971.1232

Grater

Long semi-cylindrical tin food grater wth two applied back braces and an applied strip handle.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 6328

Accession Number: 1971.1233

Pen Stand

Ball feet surmounted by stepped base with short, straight sided gallery; knopped pillars rising from corners hold a ten-hole rack for pens; each with ball finials.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 6329

Accession Number: 1971.1234

Basket

Rectangular basket; top with two center peaked sides and two opposite sides, hinged at top, forming movable covers which fold down, meeting in center at peak to form roof-shaped lid; squared C-shaped wooden handle with thin metal central band; handle held to side by a metal tack with molded metal pl...

Date: 1868-1933

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material), wicker

GUSN: 6330

Accession Number: 1971.1236

Basket

Oval plaited basket with hinged lid; double plaited handles.

Date: 1834-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 6331

Accession Number: 1971.1237

Basket

Rectangular basket has hinged lid; two elongated C-shaped handles attached at front and back (movable), formed from wound straw; loop at front side for lid closure.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material)

GUSN: 6332

Accession Number: 1971.1238

Basket

Rectangular-shaped with bowed front and back; conforming low domed lid; hinged lid (broken) with latch on front side; braided straw band woven through top of lid in an elongated ovoid; clasp on front of basket; braided straw band woven through lower edge.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: rattan

GUSN: 6333

Accession Number: 1971.1239

Basket

Octagonal rim with simple, plain weave ovoid body surmounting an oval foot ring; wool needlpoint decoration on front of body of butterfly and flowers motif.

Date: 1834-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile), willow (wood), needlepoint (needleworking)

GUSN: 6334

Accession Number: 1971.1240

Basket

Bi-fold suitcase-like plaited basket has two small loop handles on rectanguloid body; straw "hinges" on bottom.

Date: 1834-1867

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 6335

Accession Number: 1971.1241

Purse

Elliptical shaped body with swelled bottom; double hoop handles; conforming domed cover.

Date: 1834-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: rattan

GUSN: 6336

Accession Number: 1971.1242

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